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as in autonomy
the ability to care for one's self
children are supposed to achieve some measure of independence by the time they are 18—so it's time for that 30-year-old to move out!
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as in sovereignty
the state of being free from the control or power of another
college freshmen often revel in their newfound independence
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Recent Examples of independence
Most Americans will celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of America’s independence, but Republicans are more likely than Democrats to plan on marking the milestone.
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Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Your inventive mind can simplify complex pieces, so suggest a clearer process that respects both independence and connection.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The Battle of Saratoga, fought in 1777, is considered by many to be the turning point in the war for independence.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Paramount boss David Ellison promised to respect the editorial independence of 60 Minutes, Lesley Stahl says.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
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Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Your inventive mind can simplify complex pieces, so suggest a clearer process that respects both independence and connection.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The Battle of Saratoga, fought in 1777, is considered by many to be the turning point in the war for independence.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Paramount boss David Ellison promised to respect the editorial independence of 60 Minutes, Lesley Stahl says.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for independence
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Lewis George, who has pledged to protect the city's autonomy, stood that ground at her post-election event where pop music blared and a crowd danced with the candidate on stage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Lastly, is maintaining autonomy.—
Aidan Gomez,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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The European Commission added that the latest developments underline Europe’s need for technological sovereignty.—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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This tension between the desire to increase access to powerful models that can generate significant revenues for AI model companies and benefits for users on the one hand, and regulators who want to restrict access for safety and sovereignty issues on the other is becoming the main story.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Their legal battle for freedom and the resulting Supreme Court decision eventually ignited the Civil War.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation was limited in areas still under Confederate control, delaying freedom for many, particularly in Texas.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2022
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.—
Barton Swaim,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2021
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Ending free movement did not create a smooth transition to domestic labor self-sufficiency.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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The supply of properties that check all these boxes — functional ranch infrastructure, winery entitlements, the land and water profile that makes genuine self-sufficiency possible — is finite in ways that new construction can’t solve.—
Lindsey Harn,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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When the family moved from Ohio after his freshman year, Klugo’s self-reliance helped elevate the tennis team.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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As America celebrates 250 years, the West's vast landscape sets a stunning backdrop for the nation's history of expansion, self-reliance and opportunity.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independence. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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